automatic door lock problem with 1999 Ford Explorer?

Question

i recently bought a 1999 Ford Explorer and when i hit the button in the vehicle the lock all the doors, the passenger side door doesn't lock, about how much would it cost to have this fixed?

Answer 1

Fix it yourself. Take the door panel off and locate the lock actuator. Looks like a cylinder with a rubber cap on a hook. It's connected to the lock rod so follow the rod off the lock down to the actuator. Now, unplug the actuator it should be easy to get to if the window is rolled up. Borrow a multimeter and have someone push the lock button up and down to see if you are getting power. If you are getting power go buy a new lock actuator. If you are not getting power you may have a damaged wire then it will be up to you if you get it repaired at the shop. Leave the door panel off if you take it in for repair to make it easier. You didn't say if the lock ever worked at all. There could be a problem so ask the seller what happened.

Answer 2

Ford Explorer Door Lock Problems

Answer 3

Ford Door Lock Actuator

Answer 4

The actuator on your vehicle is the same as that on a F-150. Its not as described by the initial repondent but is attached to your latch mechanism inside the door. While it is possible to remove it without removing the latch its far easier with the latch out of the door. Here's a link that will guide you: http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/429784-power-door-locks-fixed-but-man-what-a-pain.html

This link goes a step further than just removing and replacing the actuator in that he actually tells you how to repair the thing but... you can buy new after market ones from Rock Auto and few others for about $50 so you decide which way you want to go. The dealer will want over $100 ea. I made the repairs on mine and they've been working flawlessly for several months now.



Before you take the time to remove it be sure that all electrical connections to the actuator are secure and that there's no shorts in the wiring. Since all the other locks are working you can be reasonably assured whatever the problem is its inside that door.

Answer 5

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automatic door lock problem with 1999 Ford Explorer?

i recently bought a 1999 Ford Explorer and when i hit the button in the vehicle the lock all the doors, the passenger side door doesn't lock, about how much would it cost to have this fixed?

Answer 6

If the actuator functions, the problem is likely the cheap-@ss yellow plastic bushings and clips Ford uses on the pivot mechanisms. There a pain to get to, but easily replaced.

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its drivers door latch...try cleaning it with some brake cleaner(do not get on paint!!) and lube it with white lithium grease...if it continues change the latch with a new one(used ones are a gamble for doing same thing)...goodluck...